Notifications & Messages

From: Jared Hamilton

Hey - It’s time to join the thousands of other dealer professionals on DrivingSales. so you can get full access to the articles, discussions and people that are shaping the future of the automotive industry.

Implementing a Service BDC at Your Dealership

Your service BDC is unlike any other BDC you've been around. Here are some tips for success.

Read Now
Share Your Hiring Tips

What tips would you give to a person who doesn't have much experience hiring people?

Read Now
Are you Acting Like a Team During the Stressful Times?

It's easy to point fingers in tense situations. But the best companies learn to work with each other, not against.

Read Now
Mark Wahlberg now Owns his own car Dealership

In a move to grow his portfolio Wahlberg is breaking into the dealership world in Columbus, Ohio.

Read Now
2018 DSES Speakers Announced

Only 20 percent of applicants were chosen to speak this year at DSES. See who made the cut!

Read Now
That's a Fair Question

Why should you attend the DrivingSales Executive Summit?

Read Now

DSES 2017 Ticket Pricing

Home

Vendor Ratings Rate a Vendor 51,762 Verified Ratings

Digital Marketing/PPC Traffic

100% Recommended 26 Ratings

CAROi - Digital Marketing

100% Recommended 51 Ratings

DealerFire SEM/PPC

100% Recommended 12 Ratings

PureCars SmartAdvertising

92% Recommended 13 Ratings

100% Recommended 7 Ratings

Search Optics Managed Paid Search

100% Recommended 3 Ratings

98% Recommended 475 Ratings

automotiveMastermind

100% Recommended 23 Ratings

Xchange TradeUp Program

99% Recommended 262 Ratings

91% Recommended 23 Ratings

100% Recommended 7 Ratings

CarGurus Listing Packages (New Car Leads)

94% Recommended 430 Ratings

Bankruptcy Lists

89% Recommended 76 Ratings

Autoweb New Car Leads (formerly Autobytel)

94% Recommended 69 Ratings

100% Recommended 29 Ratings

98% Recommended 2013 Ratings

DealerSocket CRM

89% Recommended 910 Ratings

Dealer Car Search CRM

96% Recommended 253 Ratings

DriveCentric CRM

98% Recommended 71 Ratings

VinSolutions Connect™ CRM

91% Recommended 492 Ratings

93% Recommended 75 Ratings

91% Recommended 67 Ratings

Contact At Once! Chat + Text Digital Connections Platform

98% Recommended 766 Ratings

Website Texting

98% Recommended 139 Ratings

97% Recommended 587 Ratings

99% Recommended 554 Ratings

CarChat24 - 24/7 Fully Managed Concierge Chat, SMS, & Facebook Messenger Platform

97% Recommended 75 Ratings

Conversations - Messaging platform with A.I.

87% Recommended 8 Ratings

Responsive Websites

98% Recommended 819 Ratings

Responsive Website Platform

98% Recommended 376 Ratings

Dealer eProcess Responsive Websites

97% Recommended 288 Ratings

Dealer Inspire Websites

95% Recommended 286 Ratings

DealerFire Responsive Websites

85% Recommended 139 Ratings

PERQ Web Engagement

97% Recommended 81 Ratings

Launch Digital Marketing Mobile

100% Recommended 2 Ratings

Autosoft FLEX DMS

93% Recommended 194 Ratings

89% Recommended 141 Ratings

Dealer Management System

100% Recommended 30 Ratings

View All Categories

View Profiles Featured Members

Kayla Klossner-Thompson

Marketing Manager

Hutcheson Ford

Stephanie London

Marketing Coordinator

The Larson Group

Sales Associate

Hiley mazda Vw of arlinton

Internet Sales Manager

Jim Glover Chevrolet

Internet Coordinator

Capitol Auto Group

Recent Forum Activity Start a Discussion

New Group Site?

Last reply by Chris K Leslie
• 7 hours ago

39
2

New Help!! Business is SLOW

Last reply by Chris K Leslie
• 7 hours ago

42
2

Leadership or Culture: Which Comes First

Last reply by Steve Roessler
• Yesterday

105
3

Email Marketing: CRM or Vendor?

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• Yesterday

161
7

Where Do You Focus Your Marketing Efforts?

Last reply by Chris K Leslie
• Yesterday

104
3

bidding on your name

Last reply by Carl Maeda
• Yesterday

261
6

Last reply by Steve Roessler
• 2 days ago

330
8

bdc service reps

Last reply by Joe Tareen
• 2 days ago

543
6

fighting facebook's new algorithm??

Last reply by Kristen Tepper
• 3 days ago

122
0

New New Owner Email Examples.

Last reply by Chris K Leslie
• 3 days ago

75
0

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 3 days ago

120
3

Post a common myth about dealerships...

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 4 days ago

161
2

Website Responsibility

Last reply by David Bowman
• 4 days ago

373
8

Last reply by Ralph Coppola
• 4 days ago

67
0

View Discussions by Department

Accounting Discussions Start a Discussion

Last reply by Scott Larrabee
• July 8th

365
3

Since when is the cost of your CRM a marketing cost?

Last reply by Colleen Brown
• April 30th

1347
7

Month End HELP!

Last reply by Scott Larrabee
• March 28th

1440
4

Finance Discussions Start a Discussion

Last reply by Jeremy Abreu
• July 3rd

210
0

Who's Your Go-To?

Last reply by Scott Larrabee
• July 8th

312
6

How can I better explain check guarantee?

Last reply by Scott Larrabee
• June 26th

364
4

Fixed Ops Discussions Start a Discussion

Last reply by Jeremy Abreu
• July 3rd

287
0

Last reply by Chris K Leslie
• June 30th

275
2

bdc service reps

Last reply by Joe Tareen
• 2 days ago

543
6

General Mgt Discussions Start a Discussion

Leadership or Culture: Which Comes First

Last reply by Steve Roessler
• Yesterday

105
3

New BECAUSE YOU'RE HIRING!!!

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 6 days ago

95
3

Share Your Hiring Tips

Last reply by Amanda Gordon
• 7 days ago

126
2

Marketing Discussions Start a Discussion

New Group Site?

Last reply by Chris K Leslie
• 7 hours ago

39
2

fighting facebook's new algorithm??

Last reply by Kristen Tepper
• 3 days ago

122
0

New New Owner Email Examples.

Last reply by Chris K Leslie
• 3 days ago

75
0

Internet/BDC Discussions Start a Discussion

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 3 days ago

120
3

Last reply by Steve Roessler
• 2 days ago

330
8

Real-time social proof for dealership websites

Last reply by John Francis
• July 6th

218
3

Misc Industry Discussions Start a Discussion

Post a common myth about dealerships...

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 4 days ago

161
2

CDK and ELEAD1ONE Customers Notified?

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 6 days ago

124
2

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• July 2nd

271
2

New Car Discussions Start a Discussion

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 6 days ago

142
2

What's Your Best Example Of 'Car Math'?

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 6 days ago

150
4

Where/how are you finding quality sales staff/ client relations/ whatever you call your sales team?

Last reply by Tracy Gell
• Last Week

137
0

Used Car Discussions Start a Discussion

New Help!! Business is SLOW

Last reply by Chris K Leslie
• 7 hours ago

42
2

6 Signs of an Effective Used Car Sales Rep

Last reply by Moe Bakhtiari
• 6 days ago

100
0

CarGurus still worth it at over double the price?

Last reply by Amanda Gordon
• 7 days ago

435
6

Exclusive Blog Posts Become a Blogger

Skills to Look For in a New Hire

by Jason Unrau 2 days ago

Skills to Look For in a New Hire

by Jason Unrau 2 days ago

Look across your service department’s front line, then in the shop. If you’re one of the average American dealerships, you have a vacancy in at…

134 0

Sherri Riggs likes this.

DrivingSales Executive Summit Speakers Announced

by Sherri Riggs 3 days ago

DrivingSales Executive Summit Speakers Announced

by Sherri Riggs 3 days ago

DrivingSales Executive Summit Announces 2018 Breakout Speakers Industry leaders selected to present on emerging topics and proven tactics in Las Veg…

587 0

Be the first to like this.

SPONSORED BY TURNKEY MARKETING

Facebook Officially Features TurnKey Marketing!

This is the first time Facebook has ever featured an ROI Success Story on an automotive marketing firm. Facebook chose Turnkey Marketing for its success in bringing up to 3x in measurable ROI for auto dealers. Read more to see why Facebook gives two thumbs up to TurnKey Marketing. LEARN MORE

AIADA's Cody Lusk Testifies at Commerce Investigation Hearing

by DrivingSales News 3 days ago

AIADA's Cody Lusk Testifies at Commerce Investigation Hearing

by DrivingSales News 3 days ago

Today the President and CEO of the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) testified in front of the U.S. Department of Commernce&nbs…

94 0

Sherri Riggs likes this.

Actor Mark Wahlberg now Owns a Dealership

by DrivingSales News 3 days ago

Actor Mark Wahlberg now Owns a Dealership

by DrivingSales News 3 days ago

In a move to grow his business portfolio, Marky Mark Wahlberg is breaking into the automotive world with a dealership in Columbus, Ohio. Yes, you read that…

173 0

Marie Nies and Sherri Riggs like this.

The Future is Here … Is it the Car Vending Machine?

by Harrison Friedes 3 days ago

The Future is Here … Is it the Car Vending Machine?

by Harrison Friedes 3 days ago

Companies all around the world are picking up on the car vending machine trend. In recent news, Ford joining with tech giant Alibaba to create a cat-the…

166 0

Sherri Riggs likes this.

In the fog of the Automotive war, are we Acting Like a Team?

by Jason Volny 3 days ago

In the fog of the Automotive war, are we Acting Like a Team?

by Jason Volny 3 days ago

I've recently had an opportunity to be trained by the best our U.S. Navy has to offer. Retired Navy SEALs Jocko Willink (Pictured Left), Leif Babi…

300 1

Sherri Riggs likes this.

SPONSORED BY BEINGSEEN360

Step Up Your SEO Analytics

Gain better insights on your organic search visibility with new revolutionary SEO reports from BeingSeen360.com. GET YOUR REPORT

How to Ease Customer Pain Points: 4 Technology-Driven Solutions

by Vicki Allsopp 3 days ago

How to Ease Customer Pain Points: 4 Technology-Driven Solutions

by Vicki Allsopp 3 days ago

Pain Points: The set of problems a customer faces as they navigate through the buying process. The concept of pain points has been around since John Dee…

60 0

Be the first to like this.

Searching for Fresh Talent in the Automotive Industry

by DrivingSales News 3 days ago

Searching for Fresh Talent in the Automotive Industry

by DrivingSales News 3 days ago

For today’s story auto manufacturers are looking to track down its next generation of employees, as a key section of its workforce ages and retir…

212 0

Be the first to like this.

General Community Posts Become a Blogger

Colonial Toyota - Toyota dealership Milford CT

by Colonial Toyota Yesterday

Colonial Toyota - Toyota dealership Milford CT

by Colonial Toyota Yesterday

Check out Colonial Toyota for new, used, certified pre-owned Toyota, parts & service center, financing or even car rent all under one roof. We are a fa…

62 0

Be the first to like this.

How to Turn Cold Leads into Hot Sales

by Christina Wofford 2 days ago

How to Turn Cold Leads into Hot Sales

by Christina Wofford 2 days ago

The initial response to an inquiry from a cold lead is crucial to securing a sale. The professionalism, speed, and detail provided in your lead response ca…

67 0

Be the first to like this.

SPONSORED BY MAXDIGITAL

How This Dealer Holds Gross Profit

Thanks to MAXDigital, the Luther Automotive Group discounts only $110 per vehicle on average. See how they do it in this video. WATCH NOW

Service Absorption & Customer Retention - ProfitByAction.com Quick Tip [VIDEO]

by Andy Church 2 days ago

Service Absorption & Customer Retention - ProfitByAction.com Quick Tip [VIDEO]

by Andy Church 2 days ago

Do you know how many "lost customers" you have in your service department? This ProfitByAction.com Quick Tip is about the importance of Custo…

76 0

Be the first to like this.

Service BDC is NOT Business as Usual

by Joe Tareen 2 days ago

Service BDC is NOT Business as Usual

by Joe Tareen 2 days ago

So, your dealership has decided to implement a Service BDC: Congratulations your dealership just started a customer care business unit and this business un…

147 0

Be the first to like this.

Keep it Simple…and Smart!

by Pete MacInnis 3 days ago

Keep it Simple…and Smart!

by Pete MacInnis 3 days ago

There are a lot of expensive technology solutions out there that, you are constantly being told, can accomplish great things for your dealership. Almost ev…

58 0

Angelina Harper likes this.

3 Myths About Loaner Programs

by Scot Eisenfelder 4 days ago

3 Myths About Loaner Programs

by Scot Eisenfelder 4 days ago

From a consumer perspective, access to loaner vehicles is a major factor in service location choice—both in terms of franchised dealer versus indepen…

109 0

Sherri Riggs likes this.

SPONSORED BY CONTACT AT ONCE

Help People Shop & Buy Faster

Hint: It involves implementing a digital retailing strategy with messaging woven into it. And we’ve got a guide to help you make it work. SEE HOW

Multi-Tasking is a Myth

by Bill Wittenmyer 4 days ago

Multi-Tasking is a Myth

by Bill Wittenmyer 4 days ago

What’s the definition of multi-tasking? It's doing a lot of things at once, and most often, that means doing them poorly. In fact, research prove…

94 0

Sherri Riggs likes this.

Information: A Key Component to Increasing Sales & CSI

by John Wingle 5 days ago

Information: A Key Component to Increasing Sales & CSI

by John Wingle 5 days ago

These days, the most competitive dealerships win the game by being transparent and finding ways to quickly provide customers with the information they requ…

74 0

Sherri Riggs likes this.

6 Signs of an Effective Used Car Sales Rep

by Moe Bakhtiari 6 days ago

6 Signs of an Effective Used Car Sales Rep

by Moe Bakhtiari 6 days ago

No matter how robust your dealership marketing is, you’re ultimately going to need a sales team to help close the deal and facilitate conve…

128 0

Sherri Riggs and Moe Bakhtiari like this.

Unlock all of the community & features Join Now